BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S19967
Sample Donor Read, H.H.
Rock name 'Original entry: Hypersthene Gabbro'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Younger igneous; Mem. Sh. 86/96, p. 121
Locality details Quarry hole 300 yds WNW of Mill of Balcairn, Oldmeldrum
50k map sheet Huntly (86)

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Map reference NJ 7811 2956
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S19967

Cross Polarized, S19967

Plane Polarized, S19967

Plane Polarized, S19967